Description

Officially Endorsed Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project 2016

Author Bio

Nelson Price is a journalist, historian, and host of the weekly radio show Hoosier History Live. He is author of Indiana Legends: Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman; The Quiet Hero: A Life of Ryan White; Indianapolis Then and Now; Legendary Hoosiers; and Indianapolis Leading the Way. Price has won more than 45 national, state, local, and civic awards for his journalism.

Reviews

“Through many voices telling their very personal stories, we feel the spirit of our common Hoosier experience. It is a warm and affirming read. I feel as if I have had a tour again of our beloved state. Bravo!”
— Judy O'Bannon, former first lady of Indiana

“Here are the voices of Hoosiers, in all their whimsy, seriousness, and variety. Memories of tearing down a barn, a whiffle ball championship, a WPA outhouse mix with dozens of others to reflect a sense of place. Newcomers as well as eighth-generation Hoosiers will smile, nod, and contemplate the oft-asked question, 'What's a Hoosier?'”
— James H. Madison, author of Hoosiers: A New History of Indiana

“In this first crowdsourced book about Indiana, ordinary Hoosiers from all corners of the state share the eclectic, wonderful, and sometimes wacky stories that are undeniably Indiana. These true tales highlight the variety of Hoosier life—fond recollections of hometowns, legendary anecdotes of the past, Indiana’s unpredictable weather, favorite foods and chance encounters with unforgettable and infamous people.”

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Table of Contents

PrefaceIntroduction by Nelson Price1. Who We Are2. Just Plain Peculiar3. The Gooood Life4. Those Magical Younger Years5. Eatin’ Out6. First and Only, Biggest and Best7. Hoops8. Town and City Delights and Reflections9. Just Wait till It Changes10. The World Enriching Our Home11. The Infamous12. The Extraordinary Ordinary